Movement of tooth to close the intermaxillary gap during eruption is due to____________?

Correct answer: B. Active eruption

  • A. Physiological tooth migration
  • B. Active eruption
  • C. Passive eruption
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Active eruption is the axial movement of a tooth toward the oral cavity and occlusal plane, helping it reach or close the intermaxillary space. Passive eruption instead exposes more crown because the gingiva migrates apically after eruption.

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